Tentative Program

Weeks 12 & 13:

Today's Agenda:

Summative Project: Website

The website you will be creating will serve as a valuable resource for you, your students, and your colleagues.

The different pages will include information about you and the course(s) you teach, in addition to what you have studied in this course.

Make sure there is alignment between all the titles on your website.

Here are the different pages you need to have: [Rubric]

Page 1: Home/Welcome Page

1. • Brief introduction and welcome message (include a video of yourself: use PowerPoint/Zoom or Flip).
   • Your Logo + Favicon + Built In Welcome Message (on top of all pages).
   • Overview of your philosophy and approach to education.
   • Include a QR code for a poll on Polleverywhere.
   • Pictures from class activities, field trips, or events.
   • Visual elements to engage visitors.

Page 2: About Me

1. • Detailed information about you, including education, qualifications, and professional background.
   • Personal interests or hobbies to humanize you as the teacher.
   • Attach Curriculum Vitae or Resume.

Page 3: Course Design at GWU

• • Overview of what you learned in this course: what resonated with you the most.
  • Front-end analysis.
  • Vision & Goals (include metacognition & EQ).
  • Zone of proximal development: how it applies to you.
  • Subordinate skills and entry behaviors.
  • Learner & context analyses: how you can do that.
  • Performance objectives: how to follow Bloom’s Taxonomy.
  • Assessment Instruments.
  • Teaching methods (favorite).
  • Formative & Summative Evaluations.
  • Chat GPT.

Page 4: Courses/Classes

• • Overview of the courses or classes you teach.
  • Syllabus and course schedule.
  • Information on assignments, projects, and exams.

Page 4, Subpage 1: Resources:

• • • • Reading materials, lecture notes, and additional resources.
      • Links to relevant websites, articles, or videos.
      • Recommended books and materials.

Page 4, Subpage 2: Announcements:

• • • • Important updates, announcements, and reminders for students.
      • Changes to the schedule or syllabus.

Page 4, Subpage 3: Grading Policies:

• • • • Explanation of the grading system you use in the courses.
      • Criteria for assessments and evaluations (both Formative & Summative).

Page 4, Subpage 4: Policies and Procedures:

• • • • Clear explanation of class policies and procedures.
      • Academic integrity policies.

Page 4, Subpage 5: Office Hours/Appointments:

• • • • Information on when and how students can meet with the teacher.
      • Google Form for scheduling appointments (use Calendly).

Page 5: Contact Information

• • Office hours and location.
  • Email address and other relevant contact details.
  • Business Card (include your website's QR code).
  • Contact Me Form (Google Forms).

Page 6: Social Media Integration

• • Links to your professional social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, other?).
  • Social media feeds for quick updates.

Remember that the website should be user-friendly: a Table of Contents helps a lot. Use some of the links below to make it look more advanced and professional. It is important to keep the content updated regularly to reflect current information and changes in the course. Do not forget to include a visitor counter.

Optional but Highly Recommended:

1. Student Work Showcase
   • A section showcasing exceptional student work.
   • Recognition and acknowledgment of student achievements.
2. Blog/Updates
   • Regular blog posts or updates on relevant topics.
   • Reflections on teaching, education, or current events in the field.
3. Links/Resources for Students
   • Useful links for research, study aids, and academic support services.
   • Information on campus resources.
4. Testimonials
   • Students' testimonials.
   • Colleagues' testimonials.

Links

19 Google Sites Examples that will Knock your socks off

How to make your website look professional

Upgrade your website without coding

20 Google Sites tips and tricks

How to do More with Google Sites and use Advanced embed features!

How to Add a Parallax Scrolling Effect to Your Website

Google Sites TIPS and TRICKS to making it better

The Ultimate Google Sites Tutorial [20+ Templates & Examples]

Website Credibility Checklist

Free Website Hit Counter

Hit Counter

Cuter Counter

Stat Counter (for statistics about websites)

Google Analytics (check stats)

Code: Moving Welcome

<html><body><marquee style="border:transparent 3px solid" direction="left" font style="russo one" scrolldelay="100"><font size="6" face="Russo one"><font color="#D81F0A"><bold>Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!</marquee>

Main Textbook:

• "The Systematic Design of Instruction" by Dick, Carey & Carey (Digital)

Additional Textbooks:

• "Understanding by Design" by Wiggins & McTighe
• "50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement" by Rebecca Stobaugh
• "Teaching Students to Drive Their Brains" by Wilson & Conyers

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